A federal judge has halted the new FLSA regulations, including raising the salary threshold for exemption from $23,660 to $47,476, which were slated to go live on December 1, 2016. The injunction was granted just 10 days before the regulations were to go into effect, meaning many organizations had already conducted a good deal of
Read MoreThe onset of fall signifies more than just chilly nights and apple cider. It is also the time of year when organizations begin to look to the upcoming year in terms of salary planning, and there is plenty of research that has recently been released to help you make the most informed decisions. Overall, the
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently published significant changes to the rules governing whether an employee is entitled to overtime compensation. The change may affect 4 million employees who are currently exempt from overtime pay requirements. All employers will have to comply with the changes made to the overtime regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by December 1, 2016.
Read MoreApril 12th was equal pay day. This day symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. It was 20 years ago when the National Committee on Pay Equity discovered the disparity and created the “National Pay Inequity Day.” Today, the name has evolved to the pithier “Equal
Read MoreOn April 12th, 2016 Kim Keating will be at Sarah Lawrence College conducting an interactive workshop for undergraduate students. Know Your Worth Negotiation Training is an interactive workshop that focuses on confidence building for professional development. It provides a 4-step method for salary negotiation and a personal guide to define your individual compensation needs and
Read MoreHave you ever felt like it is getting harder — not easier — for women to obtain senior level positions? Well, according to a recent report, it is. LeanIn & McKinsey& Co conducted a study that confirmed, “at every stage, women are less eager than men to become a top executive.” It is time for women
Read MoreIn December 2015 Kim Keating was a part of the BJKLInitiative symposium that brought top organizations together to talk about Diversity and Inclusion. BJKLI is a leadership and diversity not-for-profit that was founded by Billie Jean King in 2014. The BJKLI was created in order to address critical issues to achieve inclusive leadership. Keating Advisors
Read MoreIn November 2015 Kim Keating presented a workshop to an audience of 50 women for a Lowenstein Sandler networking event. STRIDES®—Advancing Women in Business is a Lowenstein Sandler initiative that promotes visibility, leadership opportunities, and quality peer interaction for women in business. STRIDES brings together mid-to-senior level executive and professional women to focus on key career
Read MoreOn November 6, 2015 Georgetown University Women’s Leadership Initiative (GUWLI) created a day-long conference that brings in about 200 attendees from the MBA program, alumni, public sector, and business world. Kim Keating participated in a penal to discuss women in the business world.
Read MoreWhen speaking to audiences — especially at colleges and universities– Kim is often asked: “How do I really get ahead? Kim has learned various lessons and has been given great advice over the years and throughout her career. Kim is always willing to share her insights with those who are interested. Read her blog on how
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